only the breeds on the WCBBA registry can compete in the conformation, weight pull and treadmill events. The breeds that can be registered for those events are: American bulldog, American Staffordshire terrier/American pit bull terrier, colored bull terrier, English bulldog, French bulldog, miniature bulldog, old English bulldog and Staffordshire bull terrier.

The $3 entry fees help pay for the event, and the proceeds from the raffle â€” $1 per ticket â€” is split between club operating costs and the Pacific Northwest Pit Bull Rescue.

A quote directly from the organization.....but let me guess...they don't know what their talking about either?

back atcha!!! (GOD I LOVE THESE EMOTICONS!!)

and they said the same thing last time.....

Never said I didnt know what they were talking about, I simply said they have done this before.

Grow up V and find someone else to harass. Its getting old and tiresome. *yawns*

So, if I go to this event because I wanna check it out...and see Ellena's booth... does that make me a supporter of American Bullies because I showed up to there event?

of course not...showing up to the event as an individual is completely different than excepting partial proceeds directly from the event coordinator in the name of a rescue.

booth? wow we have a booth there! Neat!

oh I dunno I guess I just assumed that's what was going on. So, wait.... now I'm confused.

Its ok grrl.....

No we do not have a booth, people again were just assuming and not asking me for clarification.

We do not have a booth, I will be there for a bit just to walk around and watch and see how long I can stomach it. Ill be wearing the PNWPBR shirt, have our brochures, cards and handouts and am open to talking to whoever wants to talk to me.

Ok guys, things are getting dangerously close to personal attacks & we don't allow that here. Productive discussion is fine & if you want to continue that go right ahead but there is not much I hate more than locking a thread. Please don't make me do that.

That being said, had THIS been made clear in the beginning, I think a lot of typing could have been spared.

No we do not have a booth, people again were just assuming and not asking me for clarification.

We do not have a booth, I will be there for a bit just to walk around and watch and see how long I can stomach it. Ill be wearing the PNWPBR shirt, have our brochures, cards and handouts and am open to talking to whoever wants to talk to me

This, IMO clears up a lot of the confusion

There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.

Following the logic that you shouldn't except money from byb'ers for fear of legitimizing or condoning them in some way, a rescue or other kind of org should screen individual donations as well. All checks that arrive should be background checked for their breeding practices or the "style" of pit bull that they have. Ridiculous.

Even if this group manages to start their own breed of "American bullys" they will still be pit bulls. Just like APBT, AMSTAFFS, STAFFIES, AB, ETC. We are all in the same boat when it comes to our rights to own this breed. From my understanding this money, in part will be used for educating and fighting BSL.

Before you can protect the standard you need to make sure their will be a standard. Mass is proposing a statewide ban and people within the breed are arguing over standard. Waste of energy IMO. Think they're having this argument in Ont?

Take the money and fight the good fight...even for the east westy British Bulldog wannabes.

Roman~For what it's worth, at the Hearings on Monday there was no division amongst the organizations that came to show support or testify. There were many different groups with varying philosophies, but all of them came together for one cause, and were cohesive and supportive of one another. Maybe people are arguing behind the scenes regarding breed standard, but there was none of that present on Monday.

Anyone ever see pictures of my "bluff," , and my "cur"? The Representatives did, and seemed surprised to learn that my family pets were considered "pitbulls" and would be effected by breed specific legislation---and yet I can post their pictures amongst my own dog peers (?) on a pitbull forum and get raked over the coals because they're a "bluff" and a "cur".

I agree with you that the division internally will be the demise of the breed. I can only imagine how unsuccessful we would have been on Monday if we had pitbull owners getting up and arguing with each other rather than supporting one another. It would have played right into the hands of those who are pushing the bsl.

So anyways, I may have gone a little off-topic here, but I wanted to give a first hand example in support of Roman's opinion earlier that the division amongst us will be our downfall. He is absolutely correct.

I gotta say I'm in complete agreement with Charles and Sandy. Well said, both of you!

Never make someone a priority in your life when that someone treats you like an option.

Ellena - get over yourself - I am a member of this board and can comment on any thread I want to, OK? I'm a member, as a matter of fact, on quite a few boards you are on, and some you aren't making appearances on any longer.
If you don't want people to comment, then don't post.

Since when am I specifically forbidden to post on your threads!?? I don't see "mod" under your name on this board...

On May 18 2007, msvette2u wrote:Ellena - get over yourself - I am a member of this board and can comment on any thread I want to, OK? I'm a member, as a matter of fact, on quite a few boards you are on, and some you aren't making appearances on any longer.If you don't want people to comment, then don't post.

Since when am I specifically forbidden to post on your threads!?? I don't see "mod" under your name on this board...

Whats funny is I didnt say you couldnt post. Whats even funnier is that you think you have anything to do with a breed you dont even know let alone work with.

On May 18 2007, 5:03 PM, cheekymunkee wrote:Ok guys, things are getting dangerously close to personal attacks & we don't allow that here. Productive discussion is fine & if you want to continue that go right ahead but there is not much I hate more than locking a thread. Please don't make me do that.

That being said, had THIS been made clear in the beginning, I think a lot of typing could have been spared.

No we do not have a booth, people again were just assuming and not asking me for clarification.

We do not have a booth, I will be there for a bit just to walk around and watch and see how long I can stomach it. Ill be wearing the PNWPBR shirt, have our brochures, cards and handouts and am open to talking to whoever wants to talk to me

This, IMO clears up a lot of the confusion

I ain't in the mood people. I have received some devastating news about one of my family members and I am not in the mood to baby sit this board. Take it to pm's or take it to another board. Thank you

There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.

People want to be pissy and pick at straws about PNWPBR and what they do... fine... have at it.

We are attending and by we I mean me, because I dont think its fair to have the staff try and be diplomatic at an event that is going to be hard to do so.

I am going, with a member of another rescue and that is that.

For the people that think they are going to take down PNWPBR over something silly like this, have fun. Its completely childish, spiteful and outlandish... espically since we have done a world of good for this breed locally and will continue to do so regardless of whether they agree with a stupid event or not.

Argue amongst yourselves, be spiteful and rude.... have a freaking ball. I dont expect everyone in the world to like me as im not always going to like everyone either. Thats life, grow up and get over it.

oh e, you are the best, you have done EVERYTHING to promote the breed and send out ONLY the most stellar of dogs.......Your such a rock star.... we should all continue to support you....

oh WAIT....we did....I'm sorry. I forgot, we donated a bunch of money to you but then we weren't to even ASK about of the outcome of the dog (s) because apparently we weren't worthy of the outcome........

WOW....please don't make me do the DRUDGERY of proving you wrong regarding your kennel license.....OHHHH and I think I even have pictures of your basement.....